JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 8, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Minutes
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR
Ald. Nikiya Dodd, Vice-Chair
Ald. Scott P. Spiker, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, and Ald. Michael
J. Murphy
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, June 8, 2020 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel".
Meeting convened at 1:45 pm
(Ald. Murphy arrived at 2:04pm)
Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy
1. 191949 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission and the United
States Postal Service relating to the 2020 Spring General Election.
Appearing:
Ald. Coggs - Sponsor
Neil Albretch - Election Commission Director
Claire Woodall-Vogg - NEWLY appointed, Election Commission Director
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
2. 200213 Resolution relating to the creation of a SafeVote Program.
Individuals present:
Ald. Marina Dimitriejevic
Ald. Dodd, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Hamiltion and Kovac added as co-sponsors during the
committee meeting.
Pastor Greg Lewis
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
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No 0
3. 200197 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration -
Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of
State legislation ensuring greater accountability and transparency for
police officers involved in homicides whether on- or off- duty.
Individual present:
Ald. Milele Coggs
Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac added as co-sponsor and item #2.
Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
Abstain 1- Spiker
4. 200171 Appointment of Ald. Scott Spiker to the Administrative Review Appeals
Board by the Common Council President.
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
Abstain 1- Spiker
5. 200194 Appointment of Claire Woodall-Vogg as the Executive Director of the
Election Commission by the Mayor.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
6. 191427 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lynette Washington for property
damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Bauman, as Ms. Washington not present.
Reconsider, by Ald. Bauman, as Ms. Washington now present.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
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7. 191351 Resolution relating to the claim of Martha Watts
Held so can get photographs and agreement on the location of the accident. The City
Attorney's Office file also does not have photos.
She will re-send the photos and the location address.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
8. 191350 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney Todd R. Korb on behalf of
Samantha Vanlerberghe
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
9. 191607 Resolution relating to the claim of Kate E. Kelley
Claimant not present.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
10. 191836 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney George E. Chaparas of
Carlson, Blau & Clemens, S.C. on behalf of Edward Mendoza.
Claimant not present.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
11. 191865 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney Robert Levine on behalf of
Susan Vorlob.
Claimant not present.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
12. 191848 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5043
N. 54th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Above
Horizons LLC Milwaukee Freight LLC c/o Shannon Chachere-Buie.
Non-appearance.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
13. 191844 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1113
S. 37th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jonathan
W Kowalski.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
14. 191845 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2577
S. 62nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ronald
M. & Linda Phillips.
Not present.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
15. 191622 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2513
N. 9th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner
Nathaniel Smith.
Schedule for June 29th. He is present; thought it would be scheduled for June 29th.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
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16. 200101 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled
CP-South Howell LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
Mary Schanning and Alison Flanagan - City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
17. 200201 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Ryan
Wisch v. City of Milwaukee.
Ald. Bauman moved that the committee convene into closed session. There were no
objections.
Ald. Bauman moved to go back into open session. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
18. 200142 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2018 and 2019 tax rolls, plus interest
applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
6:39 P.M.
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy
No 0
Meeting adjourned: 6:39 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR
Ald. Nikiya Dodd, Vice-Chair
Ald. Scott P. Spiker, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, and Ald. Michael J.
Murphy
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, June 8, 2020 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel".
1. 191949 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission and the United
States Postal Service relating to the 2020 Spring General Election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis
2. 200213 Substitute resolution relating to creation of a SafeVote Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
3. 200197 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration -
Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of
State legislation ensuring greater accountability and transparency for
police officers involved in homicides whether on- or off- duty.
Sponsors: Ald. Dodd, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Rainey and Ald. Hamilton
4. 200171 Appointment of Ald. Scott Spiker to the Administrative Review Appeals
Board by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 200194 Appointment of Claire Woodall-Vogg as the Executive Director of the
Election Commission by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 191427 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lynette Washington for property
damage. (5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--$2,663.86
7. 191351 Resolution relating to the claim of Martha Watts
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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---$12,786.06
8. 191350 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney Todd R. Korb on behalf of
Samantha Vanlerberghe
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$50,000.00
9. 191607 Resolution relating to the claim of Kate E. Kelley
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$22,200.00
10. 191836 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney George E. Chaparas of
Carlson, Blau & Clemens, S.C. on behalf of Edward Mendoza.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 191865 Resolution relating to the claim of Attorney Robert Levine on behalf of
Susan Vorlob.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$500,000.00
12. 191848 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5043 N.
54th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Above
Horizons LLC Milwaukee Freight LLC c/o Shannon Chachere-Buie.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 191844 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1113 S.
37th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jonathan W
Kowalski.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 191845 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2577 S.
62nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ronald M.
& Linda Phillips.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 191622 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2513 N.
9th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Nathaniel
Smith.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 200101 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled
CP-South Howell LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 200201 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Ryan
Wisch v. City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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18. 200142 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2018 and 2019 tax rolls, plus interest
applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 8th,
2020 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g),
Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written
advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then will go
into open session for the regular agenda.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this
meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any
of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel,
Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods
& Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends
on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the
Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee,
whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority.
In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will
be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times,
they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services
ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City
Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
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